Passing along an idea from the blogfather:
There is legislation being introduced in the House of Representatives to ban internet gambling in the United States, making a criminal out of me. I sent the letter below in an email to my rep. You should look up yours here and do the same.
While I obviously would be strongly financially hurt by such legislation, I have philosophical qualms with any type of legislation of morality. Millions of Americans enjoying betting on a football game or playing poker using an online account. Many states allow casinos, and most states have lotteries that are huge sources of revenue for the state. A much better way to handle the growing online gambling market would be to regulate and tax it.
Dear Congressman Wynn, I am writing you in regard to H.R. 4777: The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act being introduced by Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Rick Boucher (D-VA). I wish to inform you that I am STRONGLY OPPOSED to this bill and among my friends my view is not in the minority. We will be watching your vote on this matter closely as it will greatly influence our future votes in the 4th district. Please speak for the majority of the citizens in your district and vote against this bill. Sincerely, Adam Sparks
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I wrote a letter today to 6th district rep. Roscoe Bartlett. He's a pretty sharp guy, but almost 70, and I've been told kinda pathetic towards constituents. Regardless, I'll keep you posted to see if I receive a response of any kind.
Change pathetic with apathetic above. It's amazing how the simply omission of a letter can totally change your sentence. Fuuuck.
you the man.
I do not like the philosophy behind this legislation attempt, but I am not confident that it will succeed. However, if it did, I would not fret, as it would give me a great excuse to move to Vancouver, London, the Cayman Islands, etc.
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